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Engineering

Aeronautical Engineers and Mechanics assist the scientists in installing new instruments on the DLR research aircraft. Computer workplaces with CAD- and FEM- capability as well as a workshop are available to design and machine the necessary interfaces and prepare the certification.

Design

user consulting
concept of instrument installation
design of interfaces using CAD- and FEM- methods
stress analysis
further development and modification of the aircraft
aircraft standard rack design

Documentation

preparation of instrument certification together with the scientists
10-50 certifications (supplement type approval) per year
documentation of instrument configurations
weight and balance

Workshop

machining of custom interfaces
installation of instruments on the aircraft
modification of the aircraft

Documentation and Information Science